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Instant Analysis: Unpacking a wild Longhorns win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A win is a win, and that old sports cliche certainly rang through the Texas Longhorns locker room on Saturday.The No. 7 Longhorns outlasted No. 23 Kansas State 33-30 in overtime to stay in the hunt for a Big 12 Conference championship game berth, but did it the hard way after squandering a 20-point lead in the second half.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersTexas built a 27-7 lead following a Bert Auburn 49-yard field goal in the third quarter, but then things fell apart from there with three Kansas State touchdowns in about a 3-minute span to tie the game. Auburn hit a 42-yard kick in overtime, and then the Longhorns kept the Wildcats out of the end zone to escape their own home with the win.Roger Wallace and Noah Gross took a shot at summarizing and explaining what all happened after the game in the video above.

Nonprofits hosts 48th estate sale, attracting thousands of bargain hunters and vintage lovers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nonprofit that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma is hosting its 48th annual garage and estate sale from Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 5.The Settlement Home for Children began in 1916 and has been serving women and children who need support ever since. The garage and estate sale helps the non-profit to be able to continue to do their work. “[We work with] the most traumatized young women and children across Texas,” said Janet Watson, a chair of the nonprofit. “We provide 24-hour therapy, [our clients] live on site, and we have foster care that supports boys and girls.” The non-profit collects for the sale essentially all year – beginning in February and finishing in October. She said some donors pass on their entire estate to the organization. “It's quite an amazing effort,” she said. Watson said the annual garage and estate sale attracts thousands of people every year. Because it’s gone on for so long, she said h...

Ole Miss rallies late to top Texas A&M 38-35

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner from a yard out with 1:40 remaining, and No. 11 Mississippi rallied to defeat Texas A&M 38-35 on Saturday.Ole Miss (8-1, 5-1 SEC, No. 10 CFP) preserved the win on the final play as Zxavian Harris tipped Randy Bond's 47-yard field-goal attempt for the Aggies (5-4, 3-3). No. 7 Texas avoids disaster, stays in Big 12 title game hunt with OT win over No. 23 Kansas State The Rebels remained in second place in the SEC West race with their fifth consecutive win.Judkins, who had 102 yards rushing on 23 carries, capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive to give the Rebels the decisive margin. Jaxson Dart was 24 of 33 for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Tre Harris caught 11 passes for for 213 yards, including an 11-yard TD.Max Johnson, 31 of 42 passing for 305 yards, rallied the Aggies from a 31-21 fourth-quarter deficit, scoring on a 1-yard run for a 35-31 lead with 4:34 left. He also threw a 28-yard TD pass...

Charley Walters: Vikings’ QB future as muddled as ever with Cousins’ injury

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

Even before the Vikings’ Kirk Cousins tore his right Achilles’ tendon last week and was lost for the season, the team’s quarterback future for 2024 was unclear.Now it’s even more unclear.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) handles the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Cousins was injured during the play. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)As for Cousins, who turns 36 next August, it might be difficult for him to pass a physical when NFL free agency opens in March. It generally takes nine months of rehabilitation to fully recover to return to high impact activity after an Achilles rupture.It’s completely unknown whether Cousins will be back with the Vikings in 2024, or try to play somewhere else, or even retire. He has made well over $200 million during his 12-season NFL career.There is reason for hope. It was 30 years ago, at age 32, that Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino tore his Achilles in Wee...

Former Missouri teacher speaks out on OnlyFans account, made nearly $1 million

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

ST. CLAIR, Mo. - Brianna Coppage, a former teacher at St. Clair High School, is speaking out after several weeks after she was placed on leave and ultimately resigned over an OnlyFans account. FOX 2 first learned Coppage was placed on leave in September, reportedly to supplement her salary as a teacher. She was formerly an English teacher and cheerleading coach. In a recent FOX News digital report, Coppage revealed that she made almost $1 million from the OnlyFans account. She clarified that the account had no connection to her work responsibilities through the school district and that she invested in it exclusively during her personal time. Coppage also revealed that various financial challenges played a role in making the account. "I started it, one, to supplement my income, see what happens, and possibly make extra money," said Coppage to FOX News. "I have student loans. I was working on my third degree. I have a master's degree in education and was also working on my special-ed...

I-70 shut down in Aurora due to man in median “with a gun”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

Interstate 70 is shut down in both directions at Tower Road in Aurora due to a man in the median “with a gun,” according to the Aurora Police Department.#APDAlert: Officers have shut down both EB and WB traffic on I-70 at Tower Rd for a man, standing in the median, with a gun.Officers are detouring traffic off of I-70 while we work towards a peaceful resolution.Updates will be here. pic.twitter.com/iIHqNFNeZs— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) November 4, 2023Police reported the incident at 3:45 p.m. on X.Officers are working on detouring traffic off the interstate and are working “towards a peaceful resolution.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Potential for Floyd Hill sun glare closures on eastbound I-70 resumes Crime and Public Safety | I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash Crime and Public Safety | I-70 westbound reopened at Eisenhower Tunnel Crime and Public Safety | ...

Air Force has six turnovers in loss to Army, likely squandering chance at New Year’s Six bowl and Commander-in-Chief trophy title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

Air Force fell flat on its face on the big stage Saturday. And with that, the Falcons said goodbye to an undefeated season, any hopes of a bid in a New Year’s Six bowl and winning the Commander-in-Chief trophy outright.Army dominated the Falcons, 23-3, by owning the first half and capitalizing on an array of uncharacteristic Air Force mistakes. The Falcons entered the game 8-0 and ranked No. 17 in the AP poll, the team’s highest ranking when playing Army since 1985, but failed to live up to their billing in the first contest between the service academies held at Empower Field at Mile High.In a nightmare first quarter, Air Force got gashed for a 62-yard TD run by QB Bryson Daily on Army’s opening drive, lost two fumbles, was stuffed on fourth-and-1 in AFA territory, and wideout Jared Roznos dropped a deep pass that would’ve set them up in the red zone. That amounted to a 17-0 deficit.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Kiszla: Sorry, Coach Prime. But t...

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos should draft quarterback in first round, no matter how many games they win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

My heart says the Broncos can make a run at the playoffs, but my brain says no. On paper, there’s a fair bit of talent on the roster. A playoff contending roster. But a culture of losing seems to have seeped into the building. The victory against Kansas City was the first time I’ve seen the Broncos play with real passion in a while.Patrick, reasonable manKiz: Every game the Broncos win for the remainder of the season reduces their chance of drafting a franchise quarterback. But regardless of whether they have the fifth or 15th pick in the first round, the Broncos need to select a quarterback, even if they decide to keep Russell Wilson another year.If the Broncos are playing a meaningful game in December I will be happy.Adam, ChicagoKiz: Well, it’s not out of the question the Broncos will head to Houston for a game on the first weekend in December with a 5-6 record. Would that qualify as a meaningful game? Yes. Would that also qualify the Broncos as a legit playoff ...

Keeler: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs hosting Jordan Seaton, America’s No. 1 OL recruit. He’s perfect. The only catch? Coach Prime needs three of him

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

BOULDER — Great offensive lines, the best of the beasts, can’t be portaled. It’s the one fatal flaw in The Coach Prime Plan. Maybe the only flaw, come to think of it, short of academic red tape. And the Buffs chucked that baby out the window once they jumped onto the Deion Sanders party train.“They really need,” Pat Ward told me by phone Friday morning, “to play together.”Ward knows his stuff. Now the varsity football coach at St. John’s High School near Washington, D.C., one of the Cherry Creeks of the Beltway, Ward is among the leading offensive line teachers on the East Coast, a four-year letterman at Maryland who went on to tutor a half-dozen All-Americans and a handful NFL players. He founded his Ward Line Academy in 2012 and was an assistant coach at the Under Armour All-American Game in 2013.He also was Jordan Seaton’s high school coach before the kid transferred to IMG. If you’re not familiar with Seaton, you should...

Shooting in South Los Angeles leaves man dead, authorities investigating 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:40 GMT

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are investigating what led to a deadly shooting in South L.A. on Saturday. Preliminary information from LASD indicates that units were dispatched to the 1600 block of 62nd Street in the Florence neighborhood just before 4:15 a.m. on reports of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim, identified only as a Black man in his early-to-mid 30s, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his upper and lower torso, authorities said.  Off-duty L.A. police officer killed, SBSD deputy among those injured in crash involving suspected drunk driver He was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspect description has been released and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.com&...